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Information Sheet for Joint Petition for Dissolution or Legal Separation (Family Law)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is an information guide that explains the steps for starting and finishing a case for divorce, dissolving a domestic partnership, or getting a legal separation when filing jointly with your spouse or partner. It also gives instructions on how to cancel a joint petition that has already been filed.

The court describes it as: Explains the steps to begin and complete a case by joint petition for divorce, dissolution of domestic partnership, or legal separation. It includes links to online resources to help understand each step in the process.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This guide is used when a couple decides to start the process of divorce, dissolving a domestic partnership, or seeking a legal separation by filing paperwork together.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an information sheet that explains the steps to start and finish a case for divorce, dissolving a domestic partnership, or getting a legal separation when filing jointly with your spouse or partner.
Does this form help me file my case?
It explains the steps, including filling out specific forms and filing them with the court, but it is an information guide, not the actual filing paperwork.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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